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The Academy Awards are this Sunday, and I recommend you invite friends over to enjoy the show with you. Since the celebrities will be dining on an array of amazing eats at the Governors Ball (the official afterparty), serve a spread of delectable finger foods to nibble while you watch. I've browsed our recipes and come up with an awesome menu of elegant hors d'oeuvres that can be made mostly in Read more
Carolina Herrera delivered her quintessential elegance in brilliant red gowns, shimmering red-carpet-worthy dresses, and refined separates for her Fall collection. Pleasing both the celebrity clientele and polished working women, Herrera displayed her magnitude for the classics and modernity in one graceful swoop. Classic ballgowns were sharpened with angles and diaphanous silk dresses were swept Read more
Whether you want to add a little menswear vibe to your style, or your guy needs an extra set of hands tying his own, every girl should know how to tie a tie! So today, we're showing you three different ways to tie your tie! From a casual four-in-hand knot to a semiformal half-Windsor knot, to the always elegant Windsor knot, watch as we show you how to perfect your tie-tying skills! Read more
Taylor Swift stepped outside of her red-carpet style boundaries tonight in a jaw-dropping Zuhair Murad lace confection. The collared, capped-sleeve floor-length gown hugged her lithe frame elegantly; needless to say, the gilded silhouette did not hit a single dull note. Add sexy back cutouts, a sleek top-knot bun, and a chic pair of gold earrings and you've got a totally glammed-up Taylor in her Read more
This really shouldn't even be a poll, because we can't imagine who would look at Gwyneth Paltrow here and think her look isn't completely stunning. Her sporty halter dress from Stella McCartney hugs her curves perfectly, and she wisely chooses to keep everything simple — hair pulled pack in a sleek ponytail, clean makeup, super-minimal accessories — for a look that is ultra elegant and Read more
Soulful songstress Adele schooled us tonight in the art of modern elegance, which she juxtaposed with retro glamour. Her custom black embellished Giorgio Armani gown instantly reminded us of Mad Men-inspired formality, but it was her crimson lips and '60s-style winged eyeliner that drove the nostalgic evening ensemble home. While her sparkly dress and impeccable makeup made a siren statement, her Read more
Kelly Rowland played to the red-carpet glamour tonight, opting for a silver floral-embellished Alberta Ferretti gown. It's an elegant silhouette that gets dressed up in the details — the intricate sequin beading at the bodice and the sheer neckline add an ultrafeminine feel that Kelly complements with soft curls and a pretty pink pout. To finish, Kelly adds in a few dramatic jewels, like a pair Read more
Carrie Underwood sparkled in a floor-skimming Gomez-Gracia number. While the front was long-sleeved and modest, the back featured cutout details in a subtly sexy way. To add an extra dose of shine, she donned a pair of statement diamond drop earrings to her already showstopping embellished white dress. A winged-out eye, elegant swept back hair, and an understated pink nude lip polished off this Read more
Katy Perry donned an icy blue gown by Elie Saab to match her icy blue hair for the Grammy Awards. The dress is quite elegant, with elbow-length sleeves, a demure V-neck back, and a long train. The dress hugs Katy's figure, and her waist is accentuated by a blue skinny belt. She looks ultra ladylike, compared to some of her looks in the past. What do you think of her look? Vote on all of our Read more
Today's red-carpet lesson? You can never go wrong with what you know. At the London-held BAFTA awards, a sea of glammed-up celebs donned gorgeous gowns that showcased understated elegance, gilded excellence, and monochromatic-chic silhouettes. Michelle Williams stuck with her go-to black-and-white palette in a sleek bespoke H&M gown, Viola Davis accentuated her fabulous figure and toned arms Read more
